Parents of LGBTQ+ teenagers should communicate with the school often so that issues can be quickly resolved in a cooperative manner.
I urge you to support your child on their journey and even turn ally with the LGBTQ+ community. Show your teen that you are there for them by your actions and words. The teenagers I work with who have accepting parents have positive things to say about their parents' adoption of an ally stance. Rowan* (*not their real name) recalled, "My mum bought ALL the flags and bought me a shirt that read, 'I can't even think straight." Rowan felt more loved and accepted by their parent as a result of this. It can be a cooperative effort to share information about your child with other people.